MARQUETTE, MI— UPHS-Marquette has been recognized for successfully reducing cesarean births.
The hospital recently received the 2025 Safely Averting NTSV Cesareans Award as part of the 2025 Obstetric Initiative Awards. It honors hospitals that have successfully reduced first-time, low-risk cesarean deliveries while maintaining excellent maternal outcomes.
UPHS–Marquette was recognized in the low-volume hospital category, safely averting 11 NTSV cesarean births since January.
“This recognition reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for women and families in our community,” said Meg McConnell, CNO of UPHS – Marquette. “Our labor and delivery team works tirelessly to support healthy births while ensuring every patient feels supported, informed and respected throughout the process.”
The award recognizes hospitals that exemplify excellence in childbirth care through evidence-based practices, collaboration, and a commitment to improving outcomes for mothers and babies across Michigan.
